David Zizka[email protected]ConferenceOperating beyond 3T: Is clinical use in reach?VIENNA - The standard field strength of clinical MR units is still 1.5 tesla, but the past five years have seen a tremendous increase in the number of devices operating at 3.0 tesla. In addition, whole-body systems up to 9.4 tesla have become available in experimental settings and have already proved to be significantly beneficial in special purpose examinations.March 2, 2012ConferenceImaging modalities prove crucial for an accurate differential diagnosis of inflammatory conditionsVIENNA - Radiological imaging together with the contribution of nuclear medicine is crucial in the diagnosis of inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, according to a session on Thursday at the European Congress of Radiology.February 29, 2012Clinical NewsWFUMB: Elastography transforms hepatic imagingAcoustic radiation force impulse is a new elastographic method that allows rapid assessment of liver fibrosis that seems free of adverse events, is comfortable for the patient and sonographer, and has a mean duration of around five minutes, according to a scheduled presenter at the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology congress.August 25, 2011Clinical NewsWFUMB: Ultrasound assists in inflammatory bowel diseaseContrast-enhanced ultrasound is the most sensitive method for detecting even minor bowel blood flow, a relevant sign for inflammatory bowel disease, and is more powerful than ultrasound alone for characterizing inflammatory masses, according to a scheduled presenter at the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology congress.August 25, 2011Page 1 of 1Top StoriesCTGlobal survey pinpoints key trends in spectral CTThe use of spectral CT is rising, but its clinical integration and quality assurance/quality control practices are inconsistent, the International Atomic Energy Agency has found.CTAbnormal CT-FFR results translate to up to 7 years' cardiac riskWomens ImagingTransgender breast care emerges as priority for radiologyOrganized Radiology IssuesHot shots from Istanbul: Report from ESNR 2025MRIPI-RADS v2.1 is 'highly sensitive' for prostate cancer detection on MRI